jerry-rigged (Meaning)

jerry-rigged

organized or constructed in a crude or improvised manner

The injured hiker jerry-rigged a splint from tree branches to stabilize his fractured limb.
The old car's electrical system was jerry-rigged with wires and duct tape, barely keeping it running.
The spacecraft's life support system was jerry-rigged using scavenged parts from other modules.
The DIYer jerry-rigged a makeshift water filter using charcoal and a plastic bottle.
The protest group jerry-rigged a sound system from a boombox and a microphone.
The farmer jerry-rigged an irrigation system using old pipes and a pump to water his crops.
The mechanic jerry-rigged a carburetor using a soup can and a ballpoint pen.
The emergency shelter was jerry-rigged with tarps and blankets to provide temporary protection from the elements.
The burglar jerry-rigged a lockpick from a paper clip and a bobby pin.
The students jerry-rigged a science experiment using household items instead of expensive equipment.

organized or constructed in a crude or improvised manner

rude,clumsy, rough, crude, flawed, jerry-built, artless, faulty, jury-rigged, primitive

finished, meticulous, adept,perfect, well-done, expert, flawless, refined, skillful, sophisticated

The injured hiker jerry-rigged a splint from tree branches to stabilize his fractured limb.

The old car's electrical system was jerry-rigged with wires and duct tape, barely keeping it running.

The spacecraft's life support system was jerry-rigged using scavenged parts from other modules.

The DIYer jerry-rigged a makeshift water filter using charcoal and a plastic bottle.